CVE-2007-0348 in WinDVD
Summary
by MITRE
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX control in (1) InterActual Player 2.60.12.0717, (2) Roxio CinePlayer 3.2, (3) WinDVD 7.0.27.172, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ApplicationType property.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-0348 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow affecting multiple media player applications through their IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX control. This flaw exists within the InterActual Player 2.60.12.0717, Roxio CinePlayer 3.2, and WinDVD 7.0.27.172 software components, making it particularly dangerous due to its widespread presence across different media playback platforms. The vulnerability specifically manifests when processing the ApplicationType property, which serves as an entry point for malicious input manipulation. This type of buffer overflow falls under CWE-121, which defines stack-based buffer overflow conditions where insufficient bounds checking allows attackers to overwrite adjacent memory locations on the program stack.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires remote attackers to craft malicious input containing an excessively long ApplicationType property value that exceeds the allocated buffer space within the IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX control. When the vulnerable application processes this malformed input, the buffer overflow occurs in the stack memory region, potentially overwriting critical execution data such as return addresses, saved registers, or other stack variables. This memory corruption can be leveraged to redirect program execution flow and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the compromised application. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can trigger the condition through web-based attacks without requiring local system access, making it particularly dangerous for users browsing untrusted websites or opening malicious media files.
The operational impact of CVE-2007-0348 extends beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with a pathway to establish persistent access within affected systems. The vulnerability affects a broad range of multimedia applications that rely on ActiveX controls for system information retrieval, creating an extensive attack surface that spans multiple vendors and product lines. Security researchers have categorized this vulnerability according to MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.007 technique for command and script interpreter, as successful exploitation typically enables attackers to execute shellcode or malicious payloads. The affected software versions represent common multimedia playback applications that users frequently encounter in legitimate browsing and media consumption contexts, increasing the likelihood of successful exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of affected software versions, as no reliable workarounds exist for the underlying buffer overflow condition. System administrators must prioritize updating all instances of InterActual Player, Roxio CinePlayer, and WinDVD to their latest versions that contain fixed IASystemInfo.dll components. Additional protective measures include implementing ActiveX control restrictions through group policies, disabling ActiveX controls in web browsers, and employing application whitelisting solutions to prevent execution of vulnerable DLL files. Network-based protections such as intrusion detection systems can help identify exploitation attempts by monitoring for unusually long ApplicationType property values in HTTP requests. Organizations should also consider implementing browser security measures like Internet Explorer's Protected Mode and enhanced security configurations to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and bounds checking in ActiveX controls, as recommended by secure coding practices outlined in the OWASP Secure Coding Guidelines and ISO/IEC 27045 standards for software security.